Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808

[Jim B]

Glad you like the XHDATA D-808 Mike. I recently brought one on vacation to
Dunedin FL and I logged about 225 stations in 5 weeks. The farthest was
CFAC 960, in Calgary Alberta. I find the sound at 3 khz AM mode is
excellent for DXing.Jim, back home in the snow


Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:33:20 -0400
> From: Mike Keval Brooker 
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> , NRC 
> Subject: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808
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> I don't normally buy stuff from Ebay. But when I do, it's a XHDATA D-808
> that
> isn't legally sold in North America. Cost $AUD 118 including shipping from
> Australia via Singapore. It arrived by Canada Post on Friday, less than 2
> weeks after I ordered it. It's a little bigger than the C Crane Skywave, so
> the C Crane will still be my go-to radio for road trips and for travel
> where every cubic millimeter of backpack space is crucial. The Skywave also
> has the Weather band, which is good to have for traveling, and runs on AA
> batteries, which are sold virtually everywhere. Jury is still out on the
> D-808's lithium battery. I have no idea how long the it will last, how
> often it will need to be recharged (so far, it doesn't seem like it will
> need to be plugged in every night like my phone) and how many recharges it
> can handle before it craps out and needs to be replaced. I don't think
> lithium batteries like the one in the D-808 are easy to find or are even
> sold in North America.
>
> The D-808's user manual is written in pretty poor Chinglish. But this is
> non unusual with many made-in-China products. It doesn't come with
> headphones or a charger. Only a USB charging cable.
>
> So far, after using it only a couple days, the D-808 has a slight edge over
> the C Crane on AM, a bigger edge on SW. But neither will beat my 1978
> Panasonic RF-2200.
>
> 73
>
> Mike Brooker
> Toronto, ON
>
>
>
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[IRCA] XHDATA D-808

[Jim B]

I can say my unmodified XHDATA D-808 has superb sensitivity on MW. The
selectivity is very good also. It also has excellent nulling capability by
rotating the radio. I much prefer it over the Grundig Executive traveler
for ease of operation. I got it on ebay for around $90 dollars last
summer.  Jim

Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:15:19 -0800 (PST)
> From: Gary DeBock 
> To: "America, Mailing" , NRC
> 
> Subject: [IRCA] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $75.64
> Message-ID: <1803626593.31547.1550571319...@connect.xfinity.com>
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>
> As most North American DXers found out last year, the cost to purchase an
> XHDATA D-808 AM-FM-LW-SW-AIR SSB portable in the USA or Canada was
> significantly higher than in the rest of the world (around $112, in
> comparison to around $75).
>
> Apparently an eBay seller is now offering new D-808 models to USA
> purchasers for around $75, but you need to order through the Australian
> eBay system at
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/XHDATA-D-808-Digital-Portable-Radio-FM-stereo-SW-MW-LW-SSB-AIR-RDS-Multi-Band/183176708238?hash=item2aa62ec08e:g:KG8AAOSwHqdaz1l6:rk:17:pf:0
>
> You will need to pay AU $12 shipping (about $8), but the radio is shipped
> from China, and the total cost will still be far below the other eBay
> listings. I don't know if this is a quirk that will soon disappear, but
> interest in the model remains very high, so nail down your new D-808 at
> $75.64 while you can.
>
> A full 16 page article describing the development, features and 7.5"
> loopstick transplant procedure for the XHDATA D-808 model is posted at
> http://www.mediafire.com/file/t2989hg61vbkb5h/Supercharging_the_XHDATA_D_-808-FinalMWLW.doc/file
>
> 73 and Good DX,
>
> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)
>
>
>
> *
>
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[IRCA] 1140 khz

[Jim B]

11/3/18 0600. XHDATA D-808 barefoot.  CHRB in Alberta and KGEM in Boise
trading places on 1140, both with very good signals. Later replaced when by
KXST in Las Vegas around 0630 local time. Jim in Goodyear AZ
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Re: [IRCA] phasing story

[Jim B]

>
> I put larger knobs on my quantum phaser for finer adjustment, but now that
> I use SDR Console for MW dxing, I also use the gain db scale like a digital
> readout to help find the best nulls.   Jim
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Neil Kazaross 
> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com ; Nrc-am <
> nrc...@googlegroups.com>; a...@yahoogroups.com 
> Sent: Sun, Oct 28, 2018 10:27 pm
> Subject: [nrc-am] A phasing story. Greenland 720 logged in IL.
>
> A phasing story from last night. I live 12 miles NNW from WGN's xmtr. I
> put down a 288 ft BOG at about 35 deg // a 177 ft one. Phase null of WGN
> peaked at about 50 dB and it was down close to S6 on Perseus.? Sure enough
> there's audio seeming // KNR webstream which was mostly talk. Then from
> 0104-8 a couple of bouncy tunes sung by females clinched it leaving me no
> doubt. This using the Quantum Phaser which I think I'd like 2:1 or even 3:1
> Vernier knobs for.
> When I got Greenland at my WI DX paradise a decade ago, WGN and KNR were
> about S7-8 using longer terminated BOGs. At 12 miles distance I have no
> skywave to worry about.
> I couldn't get Greenland on 650 where even though WSCR and WSM are close
> together on the dial and in similar directions, WSCR IBOC crept up during
> best null on WSM and visa-versa.
> IBOC sucks but phasing ROCKS. Short BOGs aren't impressive 'til you phase
> them to create good back nulls. ? 73 KAZ?--
>
>
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[IRCA] Subject: Re: DKAZ height above ground

[Jim B]

thanks for the info KAZ. I will go with two feet and hopefully not trip
over it too may times.   Jim


I use 2 ft. Others use 3 ft and also get great results. I tried 1 ft, and
F/B nulls degraded somewhat and even fine tuning the resistance (Rt)
results showed a least a couple dB less null.  73 KAZ

On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 10:31 AM, Jim B  wrote:

> I am about to start construction of a 140' long and 22' high dkaz. I would
> like to know how low the bottom wire can be above ground before
performance
> degradation starts. thanks  Jim
> 
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[IRCA] DKAZ height above ground

[Jim B]

I am about to start construction of a 140' long and 22' high dkaz. I would
like to know how low the bottom wire can be above ground before performance
degradation starts. thanks  Jim
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Re: [IRCA] Station nulling

[Jim B]

Using a quantum phaser, I can usually accomplish what you are asking. Not
always a 100% null, but definitely enough to make the distant stations
dominant depending on the distance difference also. The phaser is best at
nulling closer stations in my opinion.   Jim


Suppose I want to hear the weaker of two stations on the same frequency, where
both stations are pretty much the same direction from my location.
Is it possible that the incoming angle of one signal can be different enough
from the other one, that I can get a deeper null on the stronger
one than on the weaker? Or a different way of asking: Is it possible to null
the much closer station and not put as great of a null on the distant one,
which I would assume would be coming in at a much lower angle?

I hope I'm asking the right question, with my non-expansive understanding
of propagation. I hope to learn more about that whole
topic as time goes by.

I suppose it depends on the antenna being used, and how it's oriented. I would
assume you'd get the kind of control I'm asking about if the null
was steerable in the vertical plane, instead of the horizontal plane.

Best regards,
Mark Pettifor
en71ao
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[IRCA] 1220 La Mega

[Jim B]

I am hearing Spanish music and La Mega ID on 1220 at 0900 EST. Does anyone
know who this is? I am guessing a station within 100 miles of Springfield
MA. has changed formats.   Jim
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Re: [IRCA] NEW STATION ON THE AIR - WMFN 640khz

[Jim B]

thanks guys, I did hear a Radio Progresso ID later on. They were really
loud this evening   Jim

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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2017 22:41:09 -0400 (EDT)
> From: amd...@core.com
> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
> Subject: [IRCA] WMFN 640khz - update
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>
> WMFN is still playing music, the first day was mostly
> American/english songs, later mostly Spanish/Mexican
> flavor, then Russian dialect, some German, middle-eastern
> and this evening some Asian/Japanese.  Their ID is usually
> at TOH and BOH or a minute or two later, and occasionally
> scattered around the quarter hour.  They also air a
> promotional ad "WMFN has a few good hours of air time
> available." with CL's and phone number scattered
> through the hour.
>
> I wonder how a new station like this expects to find
> listeners (other than DX'ers)?
>
> Tom Jasinski
> Joliet, IL., 20 miles from WMFN.
>
> 
> ...
>
> Subject: Re: [nrc-am] NEW STATION ON THE AIR - WMFN 640khz
> Peotone-Chicago
>
> That slow-talking "voice of doom" announcer is the evening
> guy on Cuba's Radio Progreso.
>
> Steve Francis
> Alcoa, Tennessee
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim B <jim01...@gmail.com>
> To: nrc-am <nrc...@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Wed, Nov 1, 2017 9:07 pm
> Subject: Re: [nrc-am] NEW STATION ON THE AIR - WMFN 640khz
> Peotone-Chicago
>
> do they play Spanish and some English songs with very
> little talk except for a deep voice male? if so, they are
> super strong into Springfield Ma. tonight   Jim
>
>
>
>
>
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[IRCA] twisted pairs

[Jim B]

Someone posted this information last year, but  I would like to know what
wire they are referring to by the term "twisted pair".Jim

"Since switching to twisted pair my noise levels have been very low with
excellent results down through longwave. I never did A/B comparisons but am
happy to say I will never use coax again for my MW antennas. The only
difference when using twisted pair is having slightly different
transformers at the antenna and at the radio (twisted pair is ~100 ohm vs
coax at 50 ohm). As I understand it noise will travel equally but out of
phase to each other along the twisted pair wires but cancel each other at
the radio."
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Re: [IRCA] 1570 unid

[Jim B]

>
> My best guess is Spanish.  Possible "La Mega" ID's also
>
>
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:37:21 -0400
> From: James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com>
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
> <irca@hard-core-dx.com>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1570 unid
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> Jim, are you saying it is definitely  Portuguese?  Thanks.  Jim Renfrew
>
> On Sep 12, 2017 4:31 PM, "Jim B" <jim01...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Jim, I listened for half an hour today, but did not hear any La Raza ID.
> > Some other ID and mentions of Brazil. They play song after song.Jim
> in
> > Springfield Ma.
> >
>
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[IRCA] 1570 unid

[Jim B]

Jim, I listened for half an hour today, but did not hear any La Raza ID.
Some other ID and mentions of Brazil. They play song after song.Jim in
Springfield Ma.

Message: 2
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 02:38:57 -0400
From: James Renfrew 
To: "a...@nrcdxas.org" ,  Mailing list for the
International Radio Club of America 
Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1570 La Raza
Message-ID:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Now I'm wondering if this is not Florida.  It's definitely in Spanish, but
I just heard an ad for Lawrence.  The Massachusetts station is supposed to
be Portuguese.  Has that changed?  Jim Renfrew. Clarendon NY

On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 1:57 AM, James Renfrew 
wrote:

> Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY
>
> 0133 EDT   1570   UNID   Spanish/Mexican music, heard "La Raza" slogan at
> 0133, previously I heard an ad in Spanish mentioning "South Florida".
WVOJ
> is near Jacksonville, in the north, and WTWB is closer to Tampa, but not
> what I would call "south".  Both use "La Raza" on their web sites, though
> WVOJ doesn't appear to have a music format.  .WTWB appears to be all
music.
>   Anyone else hearing this?  It's very strong tonight.  Thanks!
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[IRCA] 1510 unid

[Jim B]

Does anyone know what station on 1510 ID's as "the greatest hits of
yesterday". I am guessing it's either WLGN or WLKR which are both in Ohio,
but it maybe someone else? I heard it around 0715 EDST and signals from PA
and NJ were coming in well.  Jim in Springfield MA
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Re: [IRCA] Synchronous AM Boosters Could Help Revive Senior Band

[Jim B]

Not only have those towers been dismantled, but the building and most of
the entire complex has been removed. The towers were about a quarter mile
from my yard when I was living in East Springfield. I could see them out
the window when I was sitting at the kitchen table.  Jim



> A really interesting article; I enjoyed the description of how the
> old WBZ and WBZA were locked together over a phone line. Plus, it
> features a Scott Fybush photo.   Can't ask for more than that.
>
> best wishes,
>
> Nick
>
>
> At 14:45 24-03-17, Dennis Gibson wrote:
> >http://www.radiomagonline.com/deep-dig/0005/synchronous-
> am-boosters-could-help-revive-senior-band/38704
> >
>
> Nick Hall-Patch
> Victoria, BC
> Canada
>
>
>
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[IRCA] WNEZ 1230 off

[Jim B]

1230 WNEZ in Manchester CT is off for a second day now. I realize they
don't get out too far, but anyone in their coverage area may be able to dx
that frequency.   Jim in Springfield MA.
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Re: [IRCA] 1340 new log

[Jim B]

Les, that's what got me started in MW dxing, the feeling of virtually
visiting places back when I was 10 years old. I had heard of a lot of
places, but had never visited them and hearing the announcer saying the
station call letters and city was so cool, especially if they were
reporting on local news stories. I have logged 6 new stations on 1340 in
the last 4 days and total now is 24.  Jim

>
>
> Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:16:26 -0600
> From: Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com>
> To: "IRCA Radio List - irca@hard-core-dx_com" <irca@hard-core-dx.com>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1340 new log
> Message-ID: <8c3d9983-cd12-4831-a1fb-06aa9b4eb...@highnoonfilm.com>
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>
> Jim,
>
> Nice logging in the graveyard. Some spooky things happen on those channels.
>
> Hopewell, VA is actually my birthplace?my family lived there until I was
> six years old. I?ve visited once since then, and found it to a beautiful
> ?small town America? kind of place. I think a big part of the magic is
> radio is getting to virtually visit places like that.
>
> There
> ​'​
> s always hope, as long as there is Hopewell.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL
> EM63nf
>
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop,
> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
>
>
> > On Feb 26, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Jim B <jim01...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 2/26/2017 0735 - 0800 EST 1340 WHAP Hopewell VA
> > Good ID and mention of Hopewell and playing religion and music. Basically
> > all alone on the channel at 420 miles. Using the southwest dkaz antenna
> > made all the difference, no need to use the quantum phaser. Yesterday at
> > 0805 I logged WEKY in Richmond KY on 1340 at 695 miles, but not nearly as
> > strong. Jim in Springfield
>
>
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[IRCA] 1340 new log

[Jim B]

2/26/2017 0735 - 0800 EST 1340 WHAP Hopewell VA
Good ID and mention of Hopewell and playing religion and music. Basically
all alone on the channel at 420 miles. Using the southwest dkaz antenna
made all the difference, no need to use the quantum phaser. Yesterday at
0805 I logged WEKY in Richmond KY on 1340 at 695 miles, but not nearly as
strong. Jim in Springfield
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[IRCA] unid on 1390

[Jim B]

Hi all, looking for some help with an unid station. 2/15/2017  2100 EST I
heard an ID of KUV 99.1 or maybe 95.1 and Fox 48. The only Fox 48 I can
find are in Wisc. and NY, but they don't seem to match 99.1 or 1390.  Jim
in Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] WSDZ (1260 AM The Answer)

[Jim B]

 On Nov. 8 & 9 around 0830 EST, I was hearing WWRC (in WDC) on 1260 with
the id as the answer. There was also a distinct 1 second delay of the same
program which I am guessing was WSDZ unless there is another station on
1260 running "the answer" program.   Jim in Springfield Ma.

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 22:32:02 -0700
From: Nigel Pimblett

Keep forgetting to mention that something's apparently awry with
the power/pattern
at WSDZ (1260 AM The Answer).   After never hearing it until a couple of
weeks ago, I've heard it any night I've tried since.

73,
Nigel Pimblett
Dunmore, AB
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Re: [IRCA] ] NOV 20 DX

[Jim B]

​WHBY has been logged here a couple of times recently, so it certainly is
possible from your QTH Jim.Jim in Springfield Ma.

Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 17:28:43 -0500
> From: James Renfrew 
> Subject: [IRCA] NOV 20 DX
>
> Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY
>
> 1700   1150   WHBY   WI   Kimberly   Possibly the one with Eagles Seahawks
> Football  mixing with CKOC oldies, but a definite "WHBY" ID at the top of
> the hour.  New here, but heard quite a few times during Newfoundland
> DXpeditions.
>
> 1704   1150   WAVO   SC   Rock Hill   Heard for the second evening in a row
> with a "Jared" ad and an ID.  Maybe this is the one with the football?
> Probably not.
>
>
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Re: [IRCA] HSFB unid on 860

[Jim B]

Thanks KAZ, I did copy a partial WL?? ID also. I love getting 1 kw stations
from over 500 miles away. They were coming quite well at times, but never
at the right time lol.   Jim


On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 08:36AM,   wrote:

Your station with HSFB is WLBG. Maudlin's name is Mavericks.

https://www.facebook.com/860wlbg/

73 KAZ
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[IRCA] HSFB unid on 860

[Jim B]

On Friday Oct. 25 I was hearing Raiders football on 860. I think they were
playing the Mavericks. The game ended around 10:10 edst, so maybe in the
central time zone, but maybe not. Local ads and maybe the town of Anderson
mentioned. A lot of competition from Cuba, Toronto and a religious station.
Anyone know who this was?   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] 1180 unid

[Jim B]

Okay thanks Stan. I will listen again tomorrow and hope I can get an ID.
Someone sent me an email and mentioned that WFYL in PA also has
religion/talk format.   Jim

>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:59:14 -0400
> From: Stan Horzepa <stanz...@sbcglobal.net>
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
> <irca@hard-core-dx.com>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1180 unid
> Message-ID: <a14635e3-318e-dbdc-0577-eb8753669...@sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> WFGN in Gaffney, SC
>
> - Stan, WA1LOU
>
> On 10/20/2016 8:48 AM, Jim B wrote:
> > I was listening on 1180 at 0800 on 10/20/16 and was hearing a
> religious type program with male and female speakers. I doubt that it was
> "relevant radio" as is listed for KYES in MN. The only other station I see
> is WGAB in Indiana. They would be nice catch at 670 watts.Does anyone know
> of other religious stations on 1180?  Jim in Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] 1180 unid

[Jim B]

I was listening on 1180 at 0800 on 10/20/16 and was hearing a religious
type program with male and female speakers. I doubt that it was "relevant
radio" as is listed for KYES in MN. The only other station I see is WGAB in
Indiana. They would be nice catch at 670 watts.Does anyone know of other
religious stations on 1180?  Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] DKAZ questions

[Jim B]

>
> ​I use a quantum phaser and a home brew amplifier with a dkaz and super
> loop. A couple of local stations on 560 and 730 ( both 5 kw) overload it
> and show upon other frequencies unless I attenuate the output. The first
> thing I did was to remove the amp from the antenna end of the coax and
> bring it inside. I then put 12:1 / 1:12 transformers at the ends of the 75
> ohm coax. Hardly any overload now.   Jim
>
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2016 03:37:48 +
> From: Nick Hall-Patch 
> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
> 
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] DKAZ questions
> Message-ID: <19b59409581e16fcc168c1284be41b55@mtlp83>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>
> >I find it hard not hear WBZ underneath the null (phase) on a
> >number of frequencies
>
>
> Please don't overlook the phasers Keith.  The Quantum is a fine
> phaser, but it is not meant to be baked by RF.   I'd look at that
> even before the Wellbrook amps.Years ago it was noticed that John
> Bryant's Quantum on Orcas Island was yielding Vancouver, BC stations
> in many nulls.they were 25 miles away, admittedly over salt
> water, and pretty much qualified as his nearest locals.
>
> If the other phasers also have active elements, I'd certainly suspect
> them as well.
>
> best wishes,
>
> Nick
>
>
> At 02:45 08-10-16, you wrote:
> >Agreed Andy.  Looking forward to getting it soon.
> >
> >To simplify my earlier post my current set up is as follows:
> >
> >Receiver: ELAD SDR
> >Antennas: 50x100 Switched Termination Superloop running NE/SW and an
> >ALA 1530S+
> >Phasers:  I've tried 3 and all exhibit the same issue with WBZ.
> >Quantum Phaser, mini DXP-mk2 and an NCC-1.
> >Due to the position of the superloop (basically bisecting the
> >yard)  the furthest I can place the Wellbrook is about 90-100 ft
> >from it (to the SE side of the yard)
> >When I get the new LN model I'll be able to separate that from the
> >1530S+ by about 130ft.
> >
> >Earlier this evening I placed my 1530 on the other side of the yard
> >(the NW side) and there was actually some improvement.  Tomorrow
> >night I'll try the Chris Scott Notch Filter on each line and see if
> >that also helps a little more.
> >
> >FM Phasing is a heck of lot easier and has spoiled me :)
> >
> >Keith
> >Hingham MA
>
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[IRCA] WRSA 1390

[Jim B]

Thanks for that information Steve. It's not a new log for me, but when I
looked it up, both "http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/; and wikipedia list it as
silent. I enjoy mw dxing in the daytime since the dials in southern new
England have so many stations, you never know what might pop up especially
in the winter. I have about 9 home made wire antennas, 2 switch boxes and a
quantum phaser. take care,   Jim
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[IRCA] 1420 WRSA

[Jim B]

Does anyone know if WRSA in St. Albans VT is one the air. I was listening
on 1420 at 12 noon edst and heard mentions of Plattsburg NY which is right
across Lake Champlain from St Albans.   Jim  Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] 530 TIS

[Jim B]

I received this tip from a local dxer.  I'm hearing 2 looped messages on
530 AM. The messages are identical, but one is slightly delayed. They must
be running 2 xmtrs? They id as the I-91 Springfield Viaduct Highway
Advisory Radio System.   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] Subject: Radio Plus Quantum QX

[Jim B]

There is another one available

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/302034255074?


>
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2016 06:15:08 -0700
> From: "Terry Baugh" 
> To: 
> Subject: [IRCA] Radio Plus Quantum QX
> Message-ID: <00ed01d1ef1b$6459feb0$2d0dfc10$@fusemail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;   charset="us-ascii"
>
> Colin, you might be able to tuck this in your luggage:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Radio-Plus-AM-Loop-Antenna-Quantum-
> QX-Loop-v3-0-for-
> Ham-and-SWL-use/191931996626?
>  Ham-and-SWL-use/191931996626?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476>
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

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thanks to those who responded to my inquiry. I think 1650 KKJZ ( now KFOX)
was the second CA. station and came on in 1997.   Jim
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[IRCA] first California xband stations

[Jim B]

Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM band in
California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] [WTFDA] RE: New ULR logging

[Jim B]

thanks for the tip, caught them at 2245 utc tonight with a clear WZPS id
and mention of "the spirit".  New here for log #  1073.Jim in
Springfield Ma.

On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Saul Chernos  wrote:

> They were huge here last night. No way 9 watts. This has been going on for
> awhile...
>
> Saul Chernos
> Burnt River ON
>
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:32:22 -0600
> > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com
> > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
> > Subject: Re: [IRCA] New ULR logging
> > CC: u...@gmail.com; dxrepo...@webtv.net; wt...@googlegroups.com
> >
> > They have 9 watts of night power ;=)
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Dave Hascall 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I could not sleep, last night, just after 3 AM EST. Dialed around a bit
> > > and caught a new one. Heard a very strong signal on 1200 and knew that
> it
> > > was not WOAI. Heard call and a promo for WZPS in Huntngton, WV. My
> first
> > > one of the season. Could they have been doing some testing?
> > >
> > > 1200 WZPS WV Huntington 12/21 0319 Loud w/GOS mx, ID and Spirit
> brandings.
> > > Surely on 22Kw rig. NEW to overall log! DH-IN
> > >
> > > DH = Dave Hascall Indianapolis IN Eton E-100. Time EST
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Merry Christmas,
> > > Happy Holidays!
> > >
> > > Dave in Indy
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Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX?.ELAD Captures?..4 more New Stations Logged??

[Jim B]

>
> Some years back I built a 4' x 4' box loop in my cellar that worked well
> enough to null WTIC 1080 and WBZ 1030. I was able to log 3 or 4 other
> stations at local sunset on those channels, something I had never been able
> to do previously.   Jim
> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:58:45 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
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> 
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX?.ELAD Captures?..4 more New Stations
> Logged??
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>
> Good job, Rob.
>
> Yeah, AM signals should penetrate into most basements. Your outdoor LW
> must really be noisy. Perhaps a hopeless situation? You could try some
> outdoor terminated antenna like a superloop, but I fear too much noise
> especially if the noise comes from all directions and you can't aim the
> cardioid back null at it.
>
> 0800 should be good for a loop, since eastern stuff should be killed by
> daylight, essentially giving you good directivity to the west.
>
> Don't neglect sunset skip this time of the year.
>
> 73 KAZ
>
> -Original Message-
> >From: Robert Ross 
> >Sent: Oct 26, 2015 12:31 PM
> >To: IRCA AM List 
> >Subject: [IRCA] AM BCB DX?.ELAD Captures?..4 more New Stations Logged??
> >
> >Hi Guys:
> >
> >Well, I pointed the Box Loop NW/SE last night again and let the ELAD
> record TOH from 1800-0800 EDT.  I have only had time to review about 4 of
> the recordings so far?..but I had 3 New Catches during the night, and 1 New
> One from the 0800 recording from yesterday.  This Crazy Box Loop is hearing
> some pretty good stuff, in spite of not being tuned to each individual
> frequency, and the fact it is just sitting on the basement floor about 7
> feet below ground!! I feel quite confident that this antenna far out
> performs the 100 foot long wire I have been using. It certainly is much
> quieter and allows me to hear signals that are totally covered up by the
> Longwire's noise level.
> >
> >I have almost 200 Recordings on the Hard Drive to review from the month
> of October?.Hope I live long enough to listen to them alll!! HAHAHHAHA??
> >
> >Lots of Lower Powered stuff in this report ???
> >
> >RECEIVERELAD FDM-S2 SDR
> >
> >ANTENNA???..2 1/2 Foot Tuned Box Loop (Homebrew)
> >
> >AM LOG TOTALS now1632 Stations
> >
> >73ROB VA3SW
> >
> >Robert S. Ross
> >London, Ontario CANADA
> >
>
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[IRCA] 1460 WVOX New Rochelle NY on late

[Jim B]

I don't know if they are running daytime power or maybe good conditions,
but I have never logged them before at 105 miles. They are // web also.
Jim Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] cured overload image problems

[Jim B]

 I wanted to wind a 1:1 transformer on a toroid to try to reduce the
 overload on my home made amp on the dkaz. I wound 10 bifilar turns but by
 mistake connected them with the amp center conductor to coax center
 conductor and the amp ground to the coax shield. Now the overload and
 images are gone and there is no loss of signal.Jim
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[IRCA] clifton labs Z10040a/b

[Jim B]

Yes Nick, that definitely helps me decide to get one. I do have the
matching transformer and power line already in place so it should not be
too much of a task to set it up now that the good wx is here.  thanks   Jim


Date: Sun, 03 May 2015 16:20:01 +
From: Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] Clifton Labs Z10040A / B
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I haven't used mine in that application Jim, tending to just bite the
bullet and pay for the FLG-100 which does the job for those antennas
right out of the box.   Signal handling is good also.  Really nice unit.

For the Clifton, you'd need a matching transformer to get the 50 ohms
if you haven't already got one, and presumably you already have some
way to run DC to the amplifier at the antenna.If you want to use
the amplifier at the radio  end of things, then you'll need to be
more concerned about noise pickup on the feed line.

Hope that helps to focus things a bit.   You probably won't easily
get better signal handling than the Clifton amp, but the FLG100 is
right up there, and easy to use.

best wishes,

Nick
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[IRCA] Clifton Labs Z10040A / B

[Jim B]

Nick, I have a superloop of 20' x 40' and a dkaz of 21' x 84'. I am using a
homebrew amp now, but it has too much gain and overloads with images from 3
local stations on some frequencies.. The clifton labs amp gets my interest
mainly because of the low price vs a wellbrook amp.   Jim


 Message: 3
 Date: Sat, 02 May 2015 13:56:47 +
 From: Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org
 To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
 irca@hard-core-dx.com
 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Clifton Labs Z10040AClifton Labs Z10040A
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 I think Clifton Labs sells the Z10040B now Jim.   As amplifiers go, I
 suspect you won't get much better than this one, very well specified
 and tested.  But for best results, you'll want to provide it with 50
 ohm input and 50 ohm output; the latter could be a 50 ohm attenuator
 pad if you have gain to spare.

 What is you exact application?   Tuned passive loop antennas for
 example rarely have a 50 ohm output.

 best wishes,

 Nick


 At 11:10 02-05-15, you wrote:
 I am looking to add an amplifier to some of my mw loop antennas and would
 like to know if anyone is using the Clifton Labs Z10040A and how well it
 performs.  thanks   Jim
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[IRCA] Clifton Labs Z10040AClifton Labs Z10040A

[Jim B]

I am looking to add an amplifier to some of my mw loop antennas and would
like to know if anyone is using the Clifton Labs Z10040A and how well it
performs.  thanks   Jim
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[IRCA] Using radio in flight (was TWR Bonaire)

[Jim B]

Thanks to those who replied. I guess the answer is: it can't hurt to ask.
 Jim
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Re: [IRCA] TWR Bonaire Power Up Project

[Jim B]

 Is it currently alright to use an am / fm radio on commercial flights? I
 searched on line, but no real info was found.  Jim

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 Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:09:45 -0400
 From: Mark Connelly markwa1...@aol.com
 To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com
 Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] TWR Bonaire Power Up Project
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 Even at the current lower power, PJB is a regular here on Cape Cod, often
 topping 800, as noted in this recent recording of one of their Spanish
 broadcasts as Radio TransMundial:
 http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/pjb-800_20150320_0330z.mp3

 Of course a nearly total over-water route helps.

 I remember hearing PJB in 1986 on a Sony Walkman on a night flight from
 Dallas-Fort Worth to El Paso, TX.  Ten minutes after taking off from the
 DFW airport, I noted something slopping over onto WBAP 820.  Even that
 close to WBAP, the slop source, which turned out to be PJB 800, was
 stronger than 820.  Right on 800, XEROK was way way under, even though only
 about 300 miles away versus something like 2000 miles for PJB.

 Given that much clout at that kind of distance, I have no doubt that PJB
 was making it to New Zealand.

 Mark Connelly, WA1ION
 South Yarmouth, MA


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Re: [IRCA] Four new stations last night!

[Jim B]

 Nice going Brian. I only caught 2 new ones this morning, 1590 WCSL
 CHERRYVILLE NC and 1590 WHPY CLAYTON NC. Conditions were very favorable to
 that area and it was surprising how strong WCSL was, but then it faded and
 WHPY was even stronger. Both have internet live streams also.   Jim
  Springfield MA.




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 Subject: [IRCA] Four new stations last night!
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 I had one of those magic moments last night.  I've been too busy to do
 much listening the last 5 days due to work (I'm allegedly working right
 now), but for the heck of it I decided to do an SDR recording at the 1am
 MST TOH last night (8UT) just with the 6-foot tuned loop, pointed SW-NE,
 and tuned to the high end.  No real DX, but I was rewarded with 4 new
 logs from nearby stations!

 1240 KEZY, San Bernardino CA, very weak at 12:59am (0759UT), 1000W, call
 (new; loop), 277 miles
 Just barely there, but the call was distinct.

 1340 KRLV, Las Vegas NV, very weak at 12:59am (0759UT), 1000W, call (new;
 loop), 193 miles
 Caught the La Voz de la Comunidad slogan and a speed-reading of the call
 letters.

 1470 KUTY, Palmdale CA, weak at 1:00am (0800UT), 5000W, call (new; loop),
 315 miles
 Overlapping call with XERCN out of Tijuana, but both relatively clearly
 heard.

 1660 KXOL, Brigham City UT, weak at 1:01am (0801UT), 1000W, call (new;
 loop), 469 miles
 This had been silent, but has been reported over the last several days and
 I caught it without too much difficulty.  The FCC site has a letter dated
 March 23rd stating that if they can't prove that they were on the air
 between November 20th, 2013 and November 21st, 2014, their license is
 kaput.

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Re: [IRCA] [mwdx] UN 'id 1540

[Jim B]

1540KXPABELLEVUEWA50005000DA-NACMOYL

On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 2:08 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. 
walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote:

 I was with a friend in his truck just east of Redding, CA tonight and
 heard a standards like music station on 1540. It was definately older then
 what we think of when we think of oldies.. but I only heard like 1 1/2
 songs before the signal faded.

 I can't seem to find anything on radio-locator that fits.

 Anyone have any ideas?

 Thanks,
 Paul Walker

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Re: [IRCA] Icom IC-7200

[Jim B]

 I have been using the IC-7200 for mw Dxing for about 2 years and listen in
 ssb mode only. With some decent (not necessarily expensive) earbuds or
 headphones, it really produces nice audio. I like it much better than my
 R75 receiver, which is very good also.   Jim


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 Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:01:46 + (UTC)
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 Subject: IC-7200 super selective rig $200 off thru 3/31
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 The 70dB IF notch can be used with the 50Hz filter to take out carriers,
 code,  other tones within this 50Hz filter, sometimes separating stations
 just a few HZ apart, such as stations assigned to the same frequency.
 $789.95 shipped from Universal thru 3/31. For the best selectivity at the
 lowest cost, if someone does not want to be hooked up to a computer, this
 is the best deal I can ever remember hearing about.There is a Yahoo IC-7200
 group that has the forum  archived messages, including the
 description/review from 6-7 years ago.
 You have to join to read messages  ask questions, etc, but they'll get
 back to you in a fraction of a day, assuming all goes the same as it did
 for me. 73 all, George S., MN


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[IRCA] 1560 WFSP

[Jim B]

 Same thing heard in Springfield, that ad must be on frequently. They were
in strong for about 5 minutes at 1700 EST. Afterward  WSBV  SOUTH
 Boston is very dominant with WTNS Coshocton in the background. Just got
back from CA. and very glad NYC is still off. Jim


Subject: [IRCA] WFSP 1560 kHz Kingwood WV
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WFSP- 1560 Khz  Kingwood WV very weak with deep fading  at 2250 had a promo
for Preston Memorial Hospital  and  AM 1560 ID.

Received on a barefoot Tecsun PL-310 and located in Ithaca NY

Art-N2AU
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Re: [IRCA] IRCA Digest, Vol 130, Issue 81

[Jim B]

Subject: Re: [IRCA] Drake R8
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Chris,

That I did not know. The tech I talked to at the time told me that Drake
would continue to repair the R8s until they could not get the parts. But at
least John Kriner is continuing with the repairs. Hopefully mine will last
many more years. It lasted 19 years before I got it repaired and that was
2011. I guess it has been 4 years now. Time flies. The R75 seems like the
best choice now, unless a DXer wants to spend a mint, if they want an
analog receiver.
Patrick

I have an R75 and it is quite good on mw, but for an alternative, my Icom
IC7200 is better. The sound is clearer, it has variable band width filters
and a great manual notch filter. Currently the IC7200 is selling for about
$120 more than the R75, but it is well worth the extra money.  Jim

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2. WWV Solar Report (NOAA WWV)
3. Re: Midwest US unIDs (Saul Chernos)
4. Re: Drake R8 (Patrick Martin)


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 Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 07:27:01 +0530
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 In Eastern India we used to receive Tashkhent, Ujbekistan. Hope to hear
 Mongolia now but so far no luck.
 73
 Sudipta Ghose,
 Kolkata
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 Message: 2
 Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:15:01 GMT
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 Subject: [IRCA] WWV Solar Report
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 :Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt
 :Issued: 2015 Feb 25 0005 UTC
 # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction
 Center
 #
 #  Geophysical Alert Message
 #
 Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 February follow.
 Solar flux 114 and estimated planetary A-index 25.
 The estimated planetary K-index at  UTC on 25 February was 3.
 Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.
 Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred.
 No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
 Date 23   23   23   23   23   24   24   24   24   24   24   24   24   25
 UTC  0900 1200 1500 1800 2100  0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 
 SFlx 118  118  118  118  117  117  117  117  117  117  117  117  114  114
 A-in 777715   17   17   17   17   17   17   17   28   25
 K-in 33343455443223
 Current Solar information available at http://www.am-dx.com/wwv.htm





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 Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:21:33 +
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 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Midwest US unIDs
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 Rick and Paul, thanks for listening. I guess it's Mansfield and not
 Minnesota (given that it struck me as odd to have anyone say Minnesota
 area. WMAN is a common enough visitor but that's one less unresolved
 catch..
 WRDN 1430 WI Durand is new here. Hard to get much with KQZQ dominating
 when anything is coming in from the west (and already working underneath
 strong semi-local CHKT).
 Paul, I don't collect QSLs anymore, not since the early 80s. But thanks
 for thinking of that.
 Saul


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 Subject: RE: Midwest US unIDs
 Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:50:06 -0600




 I have two of your unIDs solved, Saul...   :)  1400 -- the ad is for the
 Richland Academy, and at the :10 mark, you can hear Mansfield area.  So
 it's WMAN in Ohio.  1430 -- the AM 1340 KROS in Clinton IA is an in-show
 plug for KROS, which carries It's Polka Time! with host Craig Ebelon
 Sundays.  That is the syndicated polka program to which you were tuned in
 at the time.  I went to the show's website, and, lo and behold, WRDN